Every Living Thing — by Cynthia Rylant - Lightly Used

Every Living Thing — by Cynthia Rylant

ISBN / Code: 9780689712630
Condition: Lightly Used with Some Marks

Every Living Thing by Cynthia Rylant is a collection of twelve moving short stories for young readers. Each story explores a moment when a person’s life is changed through an encounter with an animal. The stories focus on relationships between people and animals and the ways those experiences can bring comfort, understanding, and personal change.

Written for readers around ages 10–14, this collection offers thoughtful stories about pets, family, loneliness, friendship, and the special connections people can have with animals. The publisher describes the stories as deeply moving and emphasizes how animals can change people’s lives for the better. 

A good choice for young readers who enjoy short stories, animal stories, heartfelt fiction, and books exploring relationships and personal growth.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Collection of twelve heartfelt short stories

• Each story features animals that affect people’s lives

• Explores friendship, family, loneliness, and emotional growth

• Offers meaningful stories that encourage empathy and compassion

• Written for middle-grade and young teen readers

• A thoughtful choice for children who love animals

Book Details

Author: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
Audience: Middle Grade / Young Readers, Ages 10–14
Genre: Children’s Fiction / Short Stories / Animal Fiction / Contemporary Fiction

Condition Notes

• Lightly used with some marks

• May show minor signs of previous use

• Binding intact and secure

• Pages clean and readable

• Some marks present from previous use

• No major damage noted